Letters to the Editor

Olbermann vs. Old School

Is broadcast journalism mixing up fact and opinion?

In the world of television news, spin rules.

Viewsday: the opinion blog

See a different side of the editorial page.

Viewsday takes you behind the news and off the cuff with Newsday's opinion staff.


Young and pregnant

The presidential race has put a spotlight on an old story.

Read the stories of teens dealing with parenthood

Talk about the issue in our online community forum.

Expressway: where ideas intersect

Our new opinion feature provides a place for community members to express their views.
This week: Intermodal transport is key.

Feeling pain

You know what it feels like, but what is it exactly? Newsday explores pain and healing with a former Mr. Universe, suffering artists, and readers in our community forum.

Science and fraud

What happens when academic inquiry leads to fakery and deception?

A glimpse into the world of scientific scandal.

Shifting sands

Through images and words, explore an element of summer we take for granted, grain by grain.

Art by Jasper Johns, Man Ray and others.


Life and memory loss

People with memory disorders are learning new ways to organize, empower themselves and remain vital members of their communities.
Read more about memory loss, hear patients tell their stories, and talk with experts in our online community forum.

Divorced in New York

Have you been through New York's divorce system? Chances are, you've got something to say about it.

Talk with experts about the legal process, family court dynamics and ideas for reform in our forum, "Splitsville, New York."

Case Closed. Sort of.

What's so thrilling about an unsolved murder case? Newsday explores the psychology behind the public's fascination with crime mysteries.

The overlooked still life

In two special photo exhibits, Adam Bartos finds beauty in the ordinary. View his images of yard sales and camping scenes from Hither Hills State Park.

SMS in cntxt

SMS: Digital Age lingua franca.
Storytelling via SMS in Finland.

The art of the mobile phone novel in Japan.

Quiz: Test your TXT IQ.

Diggin' those chairs

Office junk or treasure trove?

At Nassau County's surplus auction, an archaeologist unearths insights into human nature


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Capitol Gains: State Senate 2008

The clock is ticking in Albany. Track the pivotal State Senate races with the experts, weigh in, and count down to Election Day on Newsday's new blog, Capitol Gains.

Opinion columnists

  • Monday: Les Payne
  • Tuesday: E.J. Dionne, Jr.
  • Wednesday: A new column by members of the editorial board
  • Thursday: James Klurfeld
  • Friday: Charles Krauthammer

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